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Chapter 169 Fule Yuan Family
"Okay, Chief Wen, you can follow the advice of the military advisor!" Feng Yao nodded.

Wei Yan took the order and left.

The gentry in the city were overjoyed when they heard that female slaves could be exchanged for military merit. Their enthusiasm exceeded Feng Yao's imagination. The female slave also gave ten stones of food, just begging Feng Yao to let them also get some military merit.

The development of the matter was a bit beyond Feng Yao's imagination, but after thinking about it, I suddenly understood that what these gentry really cared about was not military merit!

If these female slaves were given to ordinary soldiers, these gentry would never be so active. Few of the gentry sent a few female slaves, and many sent nearly a hundred female slaves. The adopted daughter who got up, eats and drinks for free, and the master's house has been in the house for many years, and she has a certain amount of affection.

If you send out one slave girl, you will rely on a general, and if you send a hundred female slaves, you will rely on a hundred generals!As long as one of these generals can make a fortune, the benefits in the future will be hundreds or even thousands of times what he paid now! !

Feng Yao anxiously asked Xu Shu if he rejected the joint request of these gentry, Xu Shu said: "My lord can agree, don't worry, the activeness of the gentry also shows that the lord's popularity is very high, although in the long run, it may let them occupy Some are cheap, but right now, they will definitely support the great cause of the lord, which is of great significance to the stability of the rear!"

Feng Yao thought that Xu Shu's words were not unreasonable, and then increased the quota to [-]. The gentry were all overjoyed. In addition to the original gift of ten stones of grain, some even gave away permanent residences, hoping that they could settle here come down
Feng Yao accepted all these good intentions with a smile, but in principle, Feng Yao did not allow them to settle down. No matter from which point of view, the family members of these generals had to move to the rear area.

The [-] quota was soon full, and there were still gentry who wanted to increase the quota. This time Xu Shu suggested that Feng Yao disagree, and Feng Yao followed suit.

Afterwards, because he was worried that some gentry would complain, Feng Yao specially ordered Liu Shun to lead some scouts, put on civilian clothes, and mix in inns, markets, teahouses and other crowded places to inquire about news.

The news brought back by the scouts made Feng Yao very happy.

The gentry who got the quota were very excited and cherished their good luck very much. At the same time, they supported Feng Yao more resolutely and did not allow any words or deeds that are not conducive to Feng Yao.

Those who didn't get it regretted it endlessly, and hoped that there would be similar good things next time!

Of course, Feng Yao would not waste this kind of hope.

The next day, Feng Yao immediately summoned Yuan Huan, the new county magistrate.

Yuan Huan, whose name is Yaoqing, is a native of Fule, belonging to the branch of the Yuan family and the Chen Kingdom. His father, Yuan Pang, is currently a Situ. Yuan Pang was not implicated.

Feng Yao asked Yuan Huan, "I heard that you have four sons, all of whom have grown up. Why didn't you recommend them to be officials?"

Yuan Huan said: "My father once made a family rule, prohibiting the use of power for personal gain. My sons, if they have the ability, they can realize their own ideals. Woe."

Yuan Huan didn't know that Feng Yao's real surname was also Yuan, but he only knew that Feng Yao had a deep relationship with Yuan Shu, Yuan Si and others.

"Mr. Yuan County, the land in Fule is fertile. I plan to farm in this county and implement new planting techniques, which can greatly increase the grain output!" Feng Yao said.

Yuan Huan didn't fully understand Feng Yao's words, but Feng Yao knew what he wanted to farm, and he said happily, "Your Majesty, the land in Fule County was originally very fertile, but the Yellow Turban bandits have been making trouble all these years, which has caused a lot of land to be barren. It is the blessing of this county that the ruler of the prefecture can implement the rule of farming! I will help you with all my strength!"

"Okay! Immediately upload my order, put up a notice, call for money and efforts to develop the wasteland, and select the top ten who have the most credit. In the future, not only can they be registered as county officials, but they can also be given priority to purchase the developed fields!"

There are all county officials in the county mansion, so there is no need for Feng Yao to worry too much. Feng Yao wanted to know more about Yuan Huan, so he proposed to visit Yuan Huan's home. Yuan Huan couldn't refuse, so he had to agree.

Yuan Huan's home is located in Fule City, not far away.

Because of yesterday's beauty, Xu Chu drank a lot of wine and his condition was not good, so Feng Yao simply told him to rest, and only brought Dai Ling, Yang Wu and ten of his entourages to go.

Yuan Huan led the way all the way, and after turning a few streets, he led Feng Yao to a rather remote alley, pointed to a dilapidated small courtyard and said, "Here we are, this is my home!"

This is an ordinary quadrangle courtyard. The decorations of the main and wing rooms in the courtyard are a bit shabby. A boy of sixteen or seventeen was practicing swordsmanship in the middle of the courtyard. When he saw Yuan Huan leading the crowd in, he immediately stopped and came up. He called out to Yuan Huan his father and stood to one side.

"This is my third son. His name is Ao, and his name is Gongrong. He is 16 years old this year!" Yuan Huan hurriedly introduced to Feng Yao.

"Gongrong, why don't you come over to see Lord Feng!" Yuan Huan said to Yuan Ao.

Yuan Ao took the order, and said: "Gongrong has met the Fujun!"

Yuan Huan introduced from the side: "In my family, literature has always been handed down to the family, and literature is the main thing. Only this son doesn't like reading, and he is good at wielding swords and swords, which made the prince laugh!"

"Yuan Xianjun, I really appreciate Gongrong! I want him to serve in our army, but I don't know if Yuan Xianjun is willing!" Feng Yao had a good impression of Yuan Ao, and he was also from the Yuan family. If the family is poor, I intend to help.

Before Yuan Huan could make a sound, Yuan Ao knelt down in front of Feng Yao, and said happily, "Gongrong thank you, Mr. Fu!" Then he jumped up happily again, observing Feng Yao's expression with bright eyes.

"Ah!" Yuan Huan shook his head, sighed, and scolded Yuan Ao, "Gongrong, if you continue to be rude like this in the future, you will definitely serve your family according to the law!"

Yuan Ao made a grimace, and said with a smile: "Father, I will tell my second brother the good news right away!" Saying this, he bowed to Feng Yao, turned around and ran away.

"Come back!" Yuan Huan said angrily.

Yuan Ao was taken aback, but he didn't dare to disobey Yuan Huan's order, he shook his head and retreated.

Yuan Huan said: "Zengsheng is so rude, I will punish you to copy the Book of Rites three times!"

"Father! Three times is too much. It would take a long time for me to copy a hundred characters of your son. The Book of Rites has a total of [-] characters. If I copy it three times, my son may have to copy it until next year." It's gone!" Yuan Ao immediately pleaded with Yuan Huan with a frowning expression.

"No! You have to do it three times!" Yuan Huan reprimanded, and after the training, he said: "Gongrong, today you have a distinguished guest, go and call your brothers and sisters over to pay a visit to the Lord!"

Yuan Ao had a bitter face at first, but when Yuan Huan asked him to call his older brothers and younger brothers over, he suddenly became happy again, and said loudly, "I obey you, my son!" He ran towards the study as if he was flying.

(End of this chapter)